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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Bestowed

Is the following usage correct ?

"Special attention will be bestowed to motivate women and students to the project."
 
I am trying to mean - attention will be given to bring women & students into the project.
Pls. help me.
  

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'Bestowed' is old-fashioned and poetic. Use one of these: Special attention will be given to bringing women and students into the project. Special attention will be given to motivating women and students to join the project.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Bestowed' is old-fashioned and poetic.
  • Use one of these: Special attention will be given to bringing women and students into the project.
  • Special attention will be given to motivating women and students to join the project.
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'Bestowed' is old-fashioned and poetic. Use one of these:

Special attention will be given to bringing women and students into the project.

Special attention will be given to motivating women and students to join the project.
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"Special attention will be given to bringing women and students into the project."

- This sounds good. But, I was wondering why it is "bringing" instead of "bring".

Is "Special attention will be given to bring women and students into the project." also correct ?

Thanks.
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No, the infinitive is wrong there. The structure is 'give/pay attention to + noun' : pay attention to me / to the TV / to driving your car.
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Thanks a lot for your help.

--Nachi
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